Thesaurus results for DISINHERIT

disinherit

verb

as in to deprive

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Recent Examples of disinherit In many estranged families, the situation is the opposite: Heirs sue because they are disappointed by their share of the estate when they are either disinherited or given less than expected. —

Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2025 In the end, Erin received none of that money; Wood disinherited Erin and then died by suicide in February 2023, nearly two years after she was shot. —

Chris Spargo, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025 What if the language in that trust is nettlesome and may disinherit your or your child? —

Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Who will stand up for the disposed, disinherited and poor? —

Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disinherit

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deprive

Verb

In addition to depriving the government, the scam also hurt small businesses that needed access to government funds to avoid shutting their doors and laying off employees at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, DHS said.

— Preston Mizell , Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The settlement, which was approved Monday by a San Diego federal judge, marks the first time ever that a university will pay for allegedly depriving female student-athletes of equal athletic financial aid.

— Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026